Saturday, December 5, 2026
Schedule
4:00 PM — Check-in begins
4:30 PM — Cocktail reception (cash bar)
6:00 PM — Banquet dinner
7:30 PM — Emmy® Awards
Attire: Black Tie Optional/Cocktail Attire
Tickets
| Dates | Single Ticket | Table for 10 |
|---|---|---|
| October 7 — October 31: | $195 | $1,800 |
| November 1 — November 6: | $225 | — |
Ticket sales end November 6, 2026, or when sold out.
First come, first served. Seating is limited.
Tickets are non-transferable.
Location
The DIPLOMAT Beach Resort
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
Hotel Reservations
Group rate: $299 per night, plus a discounted resort fee of $35 per night.
Available through Thursday, November 12, 2026, or until all rooms are sold out.
Reservations: click here or call 855-689-2911
Suncoast Emmy® Weekend Kickoff
Friday, December 4, 2026
The DIPLOMAT Beach Resort
North Lagoon Deck
6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
cash bar
Deadline for RSVP: November 6
Suncoast Emmy® After Party
Saturday, December 5, 2026
The DIPLOMAT Beach Resort
The Horizon Room & Nokku
11:30 PM — 2:00 AM
cash bar
Deadline for RSVP: November 6
Thank you to our bronze sponsor
Be a Part of Emmy® History
Show your support for the Suncoast Nominees and be a part of our 50th Anniversary!
Full and half page ads are available in the 2026 Suncoast Emmy® Awards Commemorative Program Booklet, which is distributed to everyone at the show.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | DIPLOMAT Beach Resort | Hollywood, FL
Ad space reservation due by October 23, 2026.
FINAL DEADLINE to submit artwork: Monday, November 2, 2026
2026 Gold Circle Honoree
Frank Gatto
Frank Gatto to Be Honored at the 50th Anniversary Suncoast Emmy® Awards
The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will honor Frank Gatto, a 2026 Gold Circle Honoree, at this year’s 50th Anniversary Suncoast Emmy® Awards Ceremony at The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood.
Fellow 2026 Gold Circle Honoree Johanna Rosaly Guillermety was recognized earlier this year at the 2026 Silver Circle Ceremony, held May 23 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The prestigious Gold Circle recognizes television professionals who have made significant contributions to the industry for 50 years or more. Both Gatto and Rosaly Guillermety have distinguished themselves through five decades of dedication, achievement, and service to the television industry within the Suncoast region.
Congratulations to our 2026 Gold Circle Honorees on this extraordinary milestone!
Read more about our Gold Circle Honorees on our Gold Circle page:
The Silver Circle honors individuals who have contributed to the television industry for 25 years or more, with a significant portion of their work taking place within the Suncoast Region, which includes the State of Florida, the State of Louisiana, the Mobile, Alabama–Pensacola, Florida television market, and Puerto Rico.
2026 Silver Circle Honorees
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Congratulations to our Silver Circle recipients who were honored Sunday, May 17th at the 2026 Silver Circle Ceremony. It was a meaningful occasion celebrating the talent, dedication, and impact of the talented professionals who keep audiences informed, entertained, and connected. Wishing continued excellence and achievement to all the honorees. Nice work!
The celebrations continued last night in San Juan, Puerto Rico where we recognized three additional Silver Circle Honorees - Jonathan García, Dagmar Rivera, and José Vega Santana. Johanna Rosaly Guillermety was also honored with the prestigious Gold Circle.
It was an amazing evening!
2026 Ceremony
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location
AutoNation Center for the Arts
3375 SW 75 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Schedule
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Meet the Pros
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Break
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Awards Presentation
You are responsible for parking fees.
Please park head in.
We Need Judges!
The success of the Emmy® Awards process depends on the willingness of qualified professionals (entrants) to serve as judges. Professional peers in other NATAS Chapters judge our Chapter’s entries.
In return, Suncoast Chapter peer professionals judge entries from other Chapters. New rounds of judging are in and we need everyone to step up and judge! This is a critical, time-sensitive request! Please do your part and judge! Log in to your membership dashboard and "search Panels". We thank you in advance for making this process work!
Emmys® on the Road is headed to Ft. Myers!
We hope to see you there!
This is a great opportunity to network with your peers, and learn more about how we work.
Discover the benefits of becoming a Suncoast member!
If you're planning to enter your work in this year's 50th Anniversary Emmy® Awards, our team will be there to help folks with Emmy® rules! ... and the updated Call for Entries!
Learn the importance of judging and how it can be useful!
And did we mention, it's FREE!
Saturday, May 30, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Luminary Hotel
McGregor Room 4th floor
2200 Edwards Drive
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
RSVP for Emmys® on the Road Ft. Myers
RSVP early. Space is limited. It's free.
Emmys® on the Road Puerto Rico
On Thursday, May 21st, the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Emmys® on the Road - a networking event in Puerto Rico. Members, Communications Deans and Professors from Universities and Industry professionals attended.
Take a look through the evening’s photo gallery and relive some of the great moments shared throughout the night. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a special occasion. A truly great time was had by all.
Eligibility Period
February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Entry Deadline
The entry submission process is now closed.
Student Awards Nominations
April 2026
Student Awards Ceremony
April 2026
We regret to announce that the Trends in Journalism Workshop,
scheduled for September 20th, has been postponed.
We only recently learned that ESPN has scheduled a Game Day on campus that coincides with our event, which could significantly impact both attendance and logistics. We will share the new date with you as soon as it's confirmed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding.
CCNN Live Advisor
Christopher Columbus
High School
Instructor
Broadcast Journalism
Gulliver Preparatory School
President/General Manager
NBCUniversal Local Telemundo
Orlando (WTMO),
Tampa (WRMD),
Fort Myers (WWDT)
Executive Producer
BECON-TV
Independent Director/Producer
Hammer and Nail Productions
Journailst
NBC News, Retired
Sports Anchor
WSVN, Retired
Multiplatform Sports Reporter/Anchor
WTVJ NBC6
Multimedia Producer
Sideshow Charlie Productions
Wolfson Chair
University of Miami
School of Communication
7 NEWS Anchor
Media Specialist
Peebles Communications
2025 Silver Circle Ceremony - Puerto Rico
Felipe Gómez Martínez
2025
Silver Circle
Linda Hernández Rosado
2025
Silver Circle
Ivonne Solla Cabrera
2025
Silver Circle
Raymond
Arrieta
2025
Governors' Award
The Silver Circle Ceremony took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Vanderbilt Hotel, Salón Dorado
As part of this special evening, the Suncoast Chapter Governors’ Award was presented to Raymond Arrieta.
Important Information for Nominees
If a Category is not listed, there were no nominations.
NOMINEES: Please check for typos and get them corrected! You have until Sunday, October 11th at 11:59 PM, to submit any final corrections to the posted nomination list. After that date, an administrative fee will be charged for each correction. Remember, this is how your entry information will appear on your nomination certificate.
Email corrections to emmysuncoast@gmail.com
Subject: Corrections: Category/Entry ID#___________Entry Title___________
